Seward Summer Reading Program

Plant a Seed, Read! — Summer Reading Program 2026
May 21 – August 12, 2026
Seward Community Library & Museum
Get ready to grow your imagination this summer! The Seward Community Library & Museum invites children, teens, and adults to join our “Plant a Seed, Read!” Summer Reading Program, a season-long celebration of stories, creativity, and community.
This year’s theme explores the journey from farm to table—reminding us that just as food nourishes our bodies, stories nourish our minds. Participants of all ages can track reading time, join hands-on activities, and earn fun prizes along the way.
Reading Goals
Ages 0–6: 12 hours
Ages 7–12: 20 hours
Ages 13–125: 24 hours
🎉 Summer Highlights
Enjoy a full lineup of free, interactive programs for all ages, including:
• Planter painting & seed planting
• Escape rooms & scavenger hunts
• Farm-themed imaginative play
• Junior Ranger walks at Exit Glacier
• Art workshops & cooking/food history programs
• Paws & Pages reading sessions at the Seward Animal Shelter
• Marine science activities with the Alaska SeaLife Center
• Nature-inspired art events
• A farm tour at Vachowski Farm
• Author talk & writing workshop with local author Sean Ulman
• Community Seedling Swap at the Branson Pavilion
Prizes & Incentives
Track your reading and attend programs to earn books, games, art supplies, gift cards, and more.
Why Summer Reading Matters
Summer reading helps maintain literacy skills, boosts vocabulary and comprehension, and encourages lifelong learning—especially when readers choose books that spark their interests.
Register on the Beanstack App or stop by and sign up at the front desk anytime through August 12!
Call 907-224-4082 or visit cityofseward.us/SummerReading to learn more.
Come read, explore, create, and grow with us this summer. Let’s plant the seeds of curiosity together!